Geophysical Observer Interview Questions

16 What is the most challenging part of planning and directing activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data?
17 Share an experience in which you've successfully learned how to handle a new piece of equipment?
18 Name a time when your creativity or alternative thinking solved a problem in your workplace.
19 Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check?
20 Provide an example of when you were persistent in the face of obstacles.
21 How would you rate your writing skills? (Ask for an example that demonstrates great writing skills.)
22 Share your approach to supervise oil, water, or gas well-drilling activities.
23 Provide a time when you dealt calmly and effectively with a high-stress situation.
24 Share an experience in which your willingness to lead or offer an opinion helped your company.
25 What kind of experience do you have creating photographic recordings of information, using equipment?
26 Share a time when you successfully used scientific rules or methods to solve a problem at work.
27 How do you balance cooperation with others and independent thinking? Share an example. (Try to determine if the candidate has a cooperative attitude or is otherwise good-natured.)
28 What method have you found helpful to measure geological characteristics used in prospecting for oil or gas?
29 Describe an experience when you interviewed individuals, and researched public databases in order to obtain information.
30 Name a time when you identified strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems. What was the impact?